The mass quantities of liquor, cigarettes, chocolate, and perfume sold in airports has always fascinated/perplexed me. Here’s the story of how the duty free shop got started at Shannon Airport in Ireland. It also confirms my suspicions that duty free shop purchases aren’t really bargains.

A live performance of LeVar Burton reading a hillarious/poignant story about a worldwide apocalypse, a genie in a bottle, theater criticism, and the nature of wishes, complete with an interview with the author

The history of World’s Fairs fascinates me and this episode commemorates the 125th anniversary of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, with special focus on women’s and African American perspectives on the fair.